Procurement Agent at PulteGroup

Medina, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Homebuilding, ConstructionIndustries

Requirements

Ability to exert minimal force of up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds to carry, lift, push, pull, and move objects
Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, and other means to reach and observe all areas of the building
Ability to work in various weather conditions
Ability to sit, stand, and/or move

Responsibilities

Provide accurate and timely local supplier negotiations and contracting based on defined category selection criteria (i.e., cost, quality, productivity, service)
Manage supplier performance monitoring within the division (i.e., cost, quality, productivity, service)
National: manage compliance to agreements, scopes, etc. Local: manage and execute contract agreements consistent with sourcing guidelines
Assist in resolving issues and conflicts related to Trade Partner
Maintain all applicable databases (Purchase Pro Contracting System, Data Management Tools (DMTs, etc.) used in developing the cost and quantity estimates
Verify estimates of costs and quantities of residential products using comparative and differential estimating techniques
Responsible for Trade Partner Key Performance Indicator (KPI) measurement and validation
Perform analysis of Trade Partner data submissions and manage impact of commodity fluctuations
Communicate completed estimates to the construction personnel, trade subcontractors and vendors
Complete necessary customer option estimates
Collaborate with Area Product/Architecture, Division VP of Construction (DVP), Area Construction Managers (ACMs), Construction Managers (CMs), Resource Planning/Job Scheduling Managers (RPMs) and Sales
Control trade category costs by utilizing Area tools and methodologies
Responsible for assigned Project Tracker cost categories and rebate capture forecasting
Follow Pulte business processes for supplier management
Other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ProcurementSupplier NegotiationContract ManagementPricing NegotiationSupplier Performance ManagementTerms and Conditions Review

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the main responsibilities of the Procurement Agent role?

The role involves negotiating with suppliers and trade partners, reviewing terms and conditions, establishing pricing, contract formulation, managing supplier performance, resolving issues, maintaining databases, verifying cost estimates, and communicating with construction personnel.

What skills are needed for this Procurement Agent position?

Key skills include negotiation with suppliers, contract management, supplier performance monitoring, data analysis for costs and quantities, and collaboration with construction teams using tools like Purchase Pro and DMTs.

What is the company culture like at PulteGroup?

PulteGroup fosters a culture that values inspired employees, meaningful careers, inclusion, diversity, empowerment to thrive, and recognition as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For and Great Place to Work.

Is this Procurement Agent role remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for the Procurement Agent position?

This information is not specified in the job description.